Big Earl – The Rally Ambassador

Some riders attend the party. Big Earl is the party.

Born in Barrie, Ontario, Big Earl has never met a stranger. From bike nights and charity rides to rallies and roadside diners, he’s the guy people remember long after the event is over. Not because he tries to stand out, but because standing out comes naturally when you arrive on a chrome-covered Harley with a sound system loud enough to be heard three concessions away.

Nobody knows Big Earl’s last name. Nobody’s asked. The Canadian flag on his Harley has become as recognizable as he is, and the bike seems to get louder and shinier every year. Earl considers that a sign of proper maintenance. After all, if you’re going to arrive somewhere, people should have a fair chance to know you’re coming.

What surprises most people is what sits underneath all that chrome, volume, and larger-than-life personality. Earl would give you his last twenty dollars, his last tank of gas, or the shirt off his back without a second thought. He loves riding, loves Ontario, and loves the people he meets along the way. Wherever Earl parks, conversations start, friendships form, and somehow everybody ends up having a better day than they were having before he arrived.

As one of the Animals of Rumble, Big Earl represents friendship, generosity, and the simple belief that motorcycles are supposed to bring people together. To Earl, the ride is important, but the people you share it with matter even more.

Fun Fact:

Big Earl once won a karaoke contest without knowing half the words to the song. According to Earl, confidence counts for at least half the score.

Rider Profile

• Born: July 1st, 2008
• Hometown: Barrie, Ontario
• Height: 6′ 1″
• Weight: Substantial
• Signature Look: Harley-Davidson head to toe, always
• Ride of Choice: Harley Street Glide (Loud, proud, airbrushed Canadian flag)

Road Preferences

• You’ll find Earl: Bike nights, charity rides, rally grounds, roadside diners, and anywhere riders gather to swap stories and share a laugh.
• Favorite Place to Ride: Anywhere a bike night is happening in Ontario
• Turn Ons: A full tank, a full parking lot, and a cold beer waiting at the end
• Turn Offs: People who don’t wave at other riders. Unforgivable.

Fuel & Favorites

• School: Party School — graduated with honours
• Guilty Pleasures: Karaoke. Every time. No regrets.
• Favorite Foods: Ribs, wings, anything served in a basket with fries
• Favorite Beverage: Lakelands Brewing Hazy Pale Ale / Orange Gatorade
• Song in the Shower: “Old Time Rock and Roll” – Bob Seger
• Favorite Entertainment: Sons of Anarchy & Corner Gas